About Duke's Nose
A trekking location for the region. This peak is named the Duke’s nose after the Duke of Wellington’s nose, to which it bears a striking resembleance. It’s also known as Nagphani or the Cobra’s Hood. It’s an easy hike. The avid traveler can hike the Nose in under 4 hours up and down. Parking is difficult, so it’s recommended to take public transport or ask in town.
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Places to Visit near Duke's Nose
I.N.S Shivaji, Maharashtra
1.5 km from Duke's Nose - See map
The I.N.S. Shivaji is a premier naval engineering training base of the Indian Navy named after the valiant king, this is not exactly a tourist...
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Tiger's Leap, Maharashtra
1.7 km from Duke's Nose - See map
So called because if you look out across the valley, (from the right angle), it appears to resemble a tiger leaping. The drop from the side is...
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Shivsagar Lake, Maharashtra
2 km from Duke's Nose - See map
Shivsagar Lake is an artificial backwater formed when the Koyna Dam was constructed. It is extended upto 50 kilometers in the Koynanagar vicinity...
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Bhushi Lake, Maharashtra
3.8 km from Duke's Nose - See map
Bushi lake and dam is one of the tourist attractions in the Khandala region. Most popular during the rainy season, the lake offers some attraction...
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Lonavla Lake, Maharashtra
7.5 km from Duke's Nose - See map
Lonavla Lake is a beautiful lake surrounded by natural splendor, this is a great picnic spot. The lake usually dries up during the winter and is...
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Ryewood, Maharashtra
8.6 km from Duke's Nose - See map
Close to Lonavala, this is a majestic garden area. Owned by the state governments Forest Department, the Rye gardens has a number of features. The...
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Valvan Dam, Maharashtra
11.9 km from Duke's Nose - See map
A short trip from the city center and a pleasant walk brings you to this wonderful spot that is a splendid art of nature. The dam which is fed by...
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Tungarli Lake, Maharashtra
12.3 km from Duke's Nose - See map
This is yet another famous picnic spot in Lonavla. Strategically located, this place is flogged by visitors from both Lonavla and Khandala. This...
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Amrutanjan Point, Maharashtra
12.7 km from Duke's Nose - See map
Amrutanjan Point, is at the beginning of the Khandala Ghat. It offers a bird’s-eye view of the valley and the Dukes Nose in particular. The...
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Kune Falls, Maharashtra
14.2 km from Duke's Nose - See map
Kune Falls are a beautiful jewel in the crown of the Khandala ghats. It’s location is as spectacular as the marvel of the flow of water as it...
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Shingroba Temple, Maharashtra
20 km from Duke's Nose - See map
The Shingroba Temple is located between Khopoli and Khandala. It is a very popular temple in the region and was built in 1929. Located on a bend...
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Karla Cave, Maharashtra
20.1 km from Duke's Nose - See map
Carved into the rock, the Karla and Bhaja caves are a celebration of early Buddism in the area which should be a feature of any traveler to the...
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